NHTSA Recall 00V293000
Filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Component: Seat Belts. Reported 2000-10-02. An estimated 65 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE FORWARD FACING REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES DO NOT COMPLY.
Risk
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
What the manufacturer will do
ADDITIONAL REINFORCEMENTS WILL BE ADDED TO THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES.
Manufacturer campaign number: FL-272
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 31, 2001.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).